Hilton Sutton - The U.S.A. in Prophecy

Hilton Sutton - The U.S.A. in Prophecy

The material here has been dubbed onto a blank cassette tape which I found at a thrift store. Hilton Sutton is an expert in Bible prophecy (There are other terms I could use to describe his line of work, but I'll stick with "expert in Bible prophecy" for congenial purposes.) Anyway, Hilton somehow found predictions of the United States in the Bible.

Before he describes the United States as a wonderful place where fundamentalist theocracy will eventually flourish, Hilton rambles about how "godless liberals" has brainwashed America's children through history textbooks that generally stick to the facts and don't include Bible verses in them and then tries to impress the listeners of his knowledge of American history. An interesting point he makes is that America lost its way in the Roaring 20s by neglecting God, so Satan caused the stock market crash on "Black Monday", November 1929 according to Mr. Sutton resulting in the Great Depression. I don't think you'll find that tidbit in any textbook. Satan has also made several attempts to take down the USA, Hilton points out. Hilton mentions that civil strife, homosexuality, witchcraft and intellectualism are tools used by Satan in his continuing attempts to stop the USA. What Hilton means by intellectualism is that there were increasing opportunities in the late 1950s to attend college where people can increase their knowledge as well as learn how to think and question assertions made by folks such as Hilton Sutton.

Hilton says that God won't solely judge the USA, the #1 Christian nation in the world (i.e. the greatest country in the world), but God will judge America along with all of the other heathen nations at the same time. However, Hilton urges Americans to take pride in their country and says that America is blessed by God. America will help usher in the tribulation and the return of Jesus by coming to the aid of Israel from attacks and igniting World War III. Not only will Jesus come back to rule, but America will certainly be a conservative Christian nation run by Republicans which undoubtedly should make Hilton Sutton a happy man.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. The U.S.A. in Prophecy {41:46}

Side 2

1. The U.S.A. in Prophecy continued {39:09}

Paul J. Meyer - Positive Expectancy to Win

Paul J. Meyer - Positive Expectancy to Win

People are winners because they expect to win. People are sorry losers because they don't expect to win, i.e. they lack courage and imagination and a positive attitude. Those are the key points from this lecture by the founder of Success Motivation International (SMI).

So, listen, then listen again, then think, then act so you too won't be a loser.

Tracklisting:

Side A

1. Positive Expectancy to Win side A {13:53}

Side B

1. Positive Expectancy to Win side B {14:12}

* The text above, especially the last sentence is intended to be somewhat sarcastic.

D. Howard King and Geoffrey Morris - Rush to Us [book]

D. Howard King and Geoffrey Morris - Rush to Us

*I'm sure that American visitors to this blog will already know at least most of the information presented below, but the information is for the benefit of visitors outside the US who may or may not be familiar with Rush Limbaugh, the subject of this book.
Rush Limbaugh is a radio talk show host and political commentator here in the US who has a nationally distributed radio program currently in its 20th year. Rush rose to prominence and popularity as perhaps the most listened to radio personality in the early 1990s. Rush also had two books that were on top of the bestseller lists for quite some time as well as having a highly rated late night TV show.
This book, which was published in 1994, is about the effect that Rush had on people when they started listening to Rush on the radio. For example, some restaurant owners (who were also "dittoheads", i.e. Rush fans) were inspired to set aside some of their restaurant's space to piping in Rush's radio program. These spaces were called Rush Rooms. These Rush Rooms popped up all over the country even showing up in chain eateries such as Arby's and Hooters. According to the book, people came in droves towards Rush Rooms to dine and listen to Rush. At the present, Rush Rooms have disappeared and are somewhat forgotten about.
People from all walks of life give testimony basically saying that Rush is a wonderful, funny, intelligent and knowledgeable man and a great host who makes it easier for people to understand complex economic and political issues. Rush has made their lives more meaningful. These people also devote their lives to listening to Rush and savoring every word he says and making sure that Rush is everywhere while bombarding radio and TV stations who dare to take Rush off their air as well as getting in the faces of anyone else who dares to boycott any products endorsed by Rush such as Florida orange juice.
Rush's popularity can be attributed to the fact that a significant amount of the American populace hold conservative/right wing views and felt that they and their viewpoints were being persecuted by the so-called liberal media (which is really just mainstream and well known media publications and the national TV networks who usually tried to present balanced and unbiased journalism) and supposedly elite educated and sophisticated people who happen to live either on the west or the east coast (actually concentrated in New York and Los Angeles). Along came Rush on the radio to give some people a representation of a right wing perspective that was supposedly absent from the media.
At a time when America seemingly was becoming more progressive and more enlightened, Rush made it cool to make fun of marginalized groups of people such as the homeless, the poor, homosexuals, minorities, even women who fight for equal rights and making fun of these people under the guise of standing up for morality, decency, honesty, hard work and common sense. In other words, he made it acceptable to pick on the little guy. Of course, Rush also put down people who held centrist and leftist views. As depicted in the book, Rush fans point out that Rush made them feel good about themselves. That means that Rush fans are given validation in their belief that they are superior to other certain groups of people.
Rush Limbaugh was instrumental in radio stations accepting distribution of right wing talk radio shows which is mainly hatred toward people with different viewpoints and lies about these people. He was also both directly and indirectly instrumental in helping right wing politicians get elected to office to enact stupid and harmful policies which for instance has caused the US economy to falter.
Rush will be considered one of the greatest radio talk show hosts of all time. Actually Rush should be considered one of the greatest propagandists of all time instead.

From the back cover:

"Now that I've retired from active politics, I don't mind that you have become the Number One voice for conservatism in our country." - Ronald Reagan

Twenty million people a week tune into his #1 radio program. His late-night television talk show is ranked third in the nation. He is a mega-bestselling author and the people's choice for President in 1996.

He is Rush Limbaugh. Humorist. Crusader. Patriot. Daringly frank, often funny, frequently profound. And always an American first.

From P.J. O'Rourke and William F. Buckley, Jr. to Pat Sajak and Charles Barkley, from small town farmers and business owners to corporate executives and political leaders, here, for the first time Limbaugh's countless fans speak out about the man who has captured the heart and soul of our country.

Filled with outrageous quips and unforgettable anecdotes - including quotes from favorite guest hosts Mary Matalin, Walter Williams, and B-1 Bob Dornan - RUSH TO US is as fascinating and controversial as Limbaugh himself...an inspirational tribute to the man who has become the voice of America.

12 pages of exciting photos!

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Foreword: Americans Answer the Call by Dan Quayle - page 9

Introduction: Words Mean Things - page 15

Part One: The Rise of Rushdom: Dittoheads Unite - page 23

1. Live at the River Bank: The Nation's First Rush Room - page 25

2. Rush Rooms Mushroom - page 52

3. TV Dinners and the Louisiana Supper Club - page 78

4. Colorado Dan's Dazzling Day - page 101

5. Talent on Loan from Dittoheads - page 121

6. On-Line: Where Dittos Do Battle - page 138

Part Two: In Your Face Nationwide - page 151

7. Students to Rush: Right On! - page 153

8. From Wall Street to Boise: Businessmen Tune In - page 173

9. Routing the Liberal Media - page 192

10. Storming Congress: The New Populism - page 218

11. Project 21 Talks Black - page 239

12. NOW vs. Florida's O.J. Activists - page 256

Part Three: Now and Tomorrow - page 269

13. Days, Dinners, and Downtime - page 271

14. New York, New York! One Evening on the Air - page 293

15. Run, Rush, Run! - page 304

Afterward: The American People Care by Charlton Heston - page 321

part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4  (links may be back soon)

Dr. Ed Sceery - Advanced Elk Calling

Dr. Ed Sceery - Advanced Elk Calling

Ed Sceery is someone who loves to hunt (i.e. tracking down and killing God's creatures for sport). He owns a business specializing in "professional grade" hunting products and has made videos and tapes on how to hunt various animals. Not only is Ed Sceery an avid hunter, but he also has a Ph.D. in animal science from New Mexico State University(as I'm sure you noticed the Dr. next to his name). So, basically he has an advantage over most other outsdoormen in that he has studied animals and animal behavior professionally.
Luckily for us, Ed has shared what he has learned. An example would be this cassette tape where Ed dispenses info on how to hunt down elk and attract elk to you. Ed mentions what bugles to use and how to use these bugles to make elk calls. He also briefly educates the listener on elk behavior especially with how males (bulls) and females (cows) behave and interact with each other. This insight on elk behavior is supposed to be helpful for successfully bagging an elk to hang in your trophy room.



Tracklisting:  (link will be back soon)

Side 1

1. Advanced Elk Calling side 1 {30:11}

Side 2

1. Advanced Elk Calling side 2 {30:12}

Tom Massey - Guided Visualizations

Tom Massey - Guided Visualizations

Let Tom Massey, clinical hypnotherapist, help you to become happy, prosperous and healthy with his soothing voice accompanied with lovely new age music playing in the background.

Tom has a website and from it, I learned this about Tom: Tom Massey is an author and speaker who inspires, informs, and enlightens with his dynamic teaching style and poignant stories that paint word pictures of optimism for the future. He has a high-energy presence that engages people to reach for the best in themselves!

In addition to writing 6 books on personal development and leadership, Tom has more than 20 years experience in helping individuals and organizations optimize performance, as he lives and breathes the strategies he shares.

Interestingly, there is little mention of his background in hypnotherpy other than the "About Tom Massey" page says that he is a certified clinical hypnotherapist. He does have a Bachelor's degree in management from my alma mater, the University of Oklahoma and a Master's in Business Adminsitration from Oklahoma City University. Afterwards, he obtained a Doctorate in Naturopathy and a Ph.D. in Natural Health from Clayton College of Natural Health in Birmingham, Alabama. Apparently there is not a naturopathy program available at the University of Oklahoma or at Oklahoma City University. I'm guessing that hypnotherapy classes are taught at the Clayton College of Natural Health. Anyway, I'm sure that Tom learned all he knows about the art of increasing wealth from the institutions in Oklahoma already mentioned.

Tom wants to make it clear on his site that he has more than 20 years of experience as a business leader, a consultant for corporations and a motivational speaker. Tom has a brief edited video of himself giving one of his motivational speeches in a normal voice. That would be cool if he used his monotone hypnotherapy voice (as he does on this tape) in his speech. People may be more likely to remember "eight things to repeat everyday in business".

At the time he recorded this tape, he must have lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He presently lives in Norman, Oklahoma if his address on his website is correct which by the way I'm very familiar with Norman, OK.

Now for some word pictures for a happy, prosperous and healthy you.

Tracklisting:  (links will be back soon)

Side 1

1. Guided Visualization for Happiness & Prosperity {29:57}

Side 2

2. Guided Visualization for Perfect Health {32:29}

Rank Sinatra - Chairman of the Bored

Rank Sinatra - Chairman of the Bored

From somewhere in the depths of the interweb tubes, this was found. Is this a long lost relative of the famous singer? An illegitmate son? Whoever this is who shares the same surname also has a love of crooning and entertaining an audience. He loves to sing ballads and standards especially the contemporary ones from the likes of The Bangles, INXS, Bonnie Tyler, A-ha, etc. I'm going to mention without hesitation that every single one of these performances by Mr. Sinatra is better than the originals. This talented chrismatic performer and entertainer is a shining star in the sad world of karaoke/American Idol culture. He most likely won't gain the same amount of acclaim as his more famous namesake just because he is by default having to do the impossible task of following in the footsteps of a legend. No doubt Mr. Sinatra's recording will appeal to people of all ages and from all walks of life as anyone who listens will be wowed.

Tracklisting:  (link will be back soon)

1. Eternal Flame {3:44}

2. You Beaut {3:03}

3. Donna You Wanna Me Baby ? {4:02}

4. I Just Want an Eel {1:58}

5. Waiting For You (Stalking Boots mix) {2:05}

6. Nevaeh {4:27}

7. Never Tear Us (with null object) {2:57}

8. Totaled {3:01}

9. Lovesong {1:46}

10. The Last Christmas {3:33}

11. Take On Me {3:41}

12. What I Wanna Do {4:18}

13. Eternal Flame (full) {20:05}

Bob Harrington - Chaplain of Bourbon Street

Bob Harrington - Chaplain of Bourbon Street

"Chaplain of Bourbon Street" was a title given to "Bro. Bob" Harrington by the then mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana. Bob was more than willing to go to that sinful and decadent place to save those sinners who inhabited the place. Bob even gave sermons in strip clubs.
On this record, Bob comes off as an affable guy and tells humourous anecdotes while preaching. All of the tracks have music at the end.
Read an interview with Bob that took place in 2000 that tells about Bob's rise and fall and his comeback from his fall.




Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. track 1 {0:54}

2. track 2 {3:12}

3. track 3 {7:08}

4. track 4 {6:04}

5. track 5 {6:46}

Side 2

1. track 6 {1:15}

2. track 7 {7:02}

3. track 8 {5:15}

4. track 9 {6:30}

5. track 10 {3:56}

Sam Chalpin - My Father the Pop Singer

Sam Chalpin - My Father the Pop Singer

The album's title refers to the father of a recording chief for a major record company, Atco Records. Sam Chalpin was 65 years old when he recorded the songs on this record which came out in 1966. Despite his age, Sam thought he was cool and hip and wanted to prove it by having him recorded singing the latest pop hits of the day. Sam's son, Ed, the recording chief, was reluctant at first to let Sam into the recording studio. Sam had as much experience singing as Sarah Palin has in politics. Sam sang mainly at some lodge meetings. Eventually Ed came around to letting Sam put out a record as Ed suddenly thought that Sam could be the answer to Mrs. Miller who recorded for Capitol Records.

Sam was let loose into a recording studio with an orchestra and a chorus to accompany him. Sam has a unique vocal style and voice. I'm not going to attempt to describe it. It's something that's better heard than read about. Sam is the William Hung of the 1960s as Sam's covers are distinct from the original versions and memorable listening experiences such as "Leader of the Pack", "Satisfaction" (which by the way has become my new favorite version of this song; my favorite used to be Devo's version), "Batman", etc. Frankly, Sam is much less talented than say John Lennon, Mick Jagger and many other rock/pop stars of the 60s. However, Sam's music is more appealing and better performed than most of what currently occupies the top 40.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Leader of the Pack {2:22}

2. Satisfaction {1:48}

3. Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) {1:55}

4. Dominique {1:38}

5. Somewhere {2:08}

Side 2

1. I Want to Hold Your Hand {1:35}

2. I Can't Stop Loving You {2:29}

3. Michelle {2:36}

4. Daydream {1:43}

5. Batman {1:47}

Basement News 9-2-08 (dzend's curiosities mix)

The nice fellow, dzendvokh, of dzend's bestiary has created a short mix using only the posts from this blog and my other blog, A Closet of Curiosities, as source materials. It's an entertaining and enjoyable mix that you can listen to here or here. The second link leads to a Divshare link where you can download it. Enjoy.

Professor X - This Beats Working for a Living: The Dark Secrets of a College Professor

Professor X - This Beats Working for a Living: The Dark Secrets of a College Professor

Here's another book for y'all. School is back in session here in the United States of America so perhaps this will be educational.

This paperback gives an insider's expose of the world of the college/university professor by a professor. This came out in 1973, but I suspect that most of the behaviors, habits, foibles and personality traits of professors depicted in this book are still the same today as well as the daily conditions of the academic world. An example told by Professor X is that professors generally lead dull lives, so to make their lives more exciting they start feuds with other professors usually over minor things. For instance, during a committee meeting, a professor became enraged and started an argument with a fellow professor over a $79 chair.

Another example of the behaviors of professors is that although they strongly emphasize to students not to plagarize, professors crib (or steal) material from several textbooks and use the material in their lectures and research.

The author wrote this book anonymously as he would have made a bunch of enemies and possibly would have had to seek employment in the "real world". The reader learns that most professors couldn't make it outside the confines of the academic institution and that professors tend to be rejects from industry and government.
It has somehow been revealed that Professor X is Odie B. Faulk, professor and head of the department of history at Oklahoma State University (located in Stillwater) at the time he wrote and published this book. Most of Professor X's personal anecdotes take place at Oklahoma State University. Odie has a page on the Texas Tech University's library of his donated manuscripts and other materials. One of those manuscripts include this book.


From the back cover:

AN UNCONVENTIONAL TOUR OF THE IVY-COVERED WALLS

Professor X asserts: "The Ph.D. has become a license to steal! The position of college instructor demands little work, less intelligence and no courage."

SALARIES: "Considering their work load, professors are amazingly well paid. A college instructor with a twelve-hour load is in the classroom just twelve hours each week."

ACADEMIC COMMITTEES: "The one committee on most campuses that actually does some work is the one dealing with salaries and fringe benefits. Here the professor members seem inspired, even possessed; they would make old-time labor leaders proud."

Students will read this book with glee, the profession will fume, and the hapless taxpayer will discover why he has to hock his future to pay for his children's college education.

Table of Contents:

page 9 - FOREWORD, PREFACE, AND INTRODUCTION

page 15 - I. ACADEMIC DUTIES

page 15 - Workload

page 20 - Selection of Textbooks

page 23 - The Lecture

page 31 - Educational Television

page 34 - Discipline in the Classroom

page 39 - Tests

page 45 - Grades

page 48 - Committee Work

page 52 - II. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

page 52 - Academic Conventions

page 57 - Writing

page 64 - The Book Review

page 75 - The After-Dinner Speech

page 80 - III. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDES

page 80 - The Tendency to Anarchy

page 84 - The Professor and His Administration

page 88 - Elitism

page 92 - Pomposity

page 96 - Fads

page 101 - Feelings of Superiority and Inferiority

page 107 - The Educationists

page 111 - Lady Professors

page 115 - IV. PERPETUATING THE BREED

page 115 - Recruiting Graduate Students

page 120 - The Training of Professors

page 127 - Understanding the Profession

page 129 - The End Product

page 132 - V. INDIVIDUAL SURVIVAL

page 132 - Academic Quarrels

page 135 - Office Politics

page 138 - Defense Mechanisms

page 142 - The Route to Power

page 145 - Town and Crown

page 150 - Faculty Wives

page 152 - Faculty Entertainments

page 156 - CONCLUSION, EPILOGUE, AND AFTERWORD

part1, part 2  (links will be back soon)